How to Apply for Higher Education Courses

All applications to the College for admission to full time Higher Education courses are to be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) which provides the administration for all Higher Education applications. Entry to the UCAS system costs £19 for applications to multiple institutions or £9 for an application to a single institution. Our Admissions Officers are available to assist you with your application at any time during the process. Applications can be made to UCAS via their website at www.ucas.com . If you are at a school/college please ask your tutor for advice about how to apply.

Late Applications

It is still possible to apply for courses through UCAS after the normal application deadline. Northbrook College will consider late applications.

Direct Applications

If you are interested in our PGCE course, part time Higher Education courses or Access courses then you should contact our Admissions Office on 0845 155 60 60 to obtain the correct application form.

Local Students

Because the majority of university entrants are young people who apply to a number of institutions, the UK runs a centralised national system through UCAS. It may seem inconvenient to apply through an office in Cheltenham to a college that is on your doorstep, however, in the interest of providing information to our funding organisations we would ask you to apply through UCAS. This not only allows the College to participate in national surveys about University applications and enrolments, but also allows us to process your application efficiently and quickly.

Interviews/Portfolios/Auditions

Most applicants are required to attend an interview before a decision is made about their application. If you are applying for an Art, Design, Media, Performing Arts or Music course, you will be expected to provide us with a portfolio of work or audition at time of interview. Below is a brief summary of the work which you should prepare specific to each programme area.

Visual Art and Design Courses:
You should bring a creative portfolio containing up to 20 pieces of your best work, including drawings, paintings, sketches and collage. We will also ask you to bring examples of your written work as well.

Performance Courses:
You should prepare a performance for audition that is no longer than three minutes in length. Musical Theatre students must also be prepared to take part in a dance class, which is part of the audition process.

Media:
Videos of Media work should be in VHS PAL or DVD format.

Music:
Music/Song should be submitted on Audio Tape, DAT or CD, or as Midi or MP3 files.

Fashion:
In addition to your portfolio, you should bring an original item/garment that demonstrates your technical/construction skills. We will also ask you to bring examples of your written work.

UCAS Extra

UCAS Extra gives applicants who have used all of their application choices, and are holding no offers from institutions, a chance to apply for further courses. To check the availability of our courses through UCAS Extra please check the UCAS website at www.ucas.com . UCAS will inform you if you are eligible for UCAS Extra and will give you details of how to use this facility.

Clearing

Clearing allows applicants who do not have a place at University/College to apply for a course that is suitable for them from July onwards. Our Clearing hotline is 0845 155 60 60 and our vacancy listing is available in late July. Vacancies are also listed in the national newspapers and at www.northbrook.ac.uk/clearing

Key Dates for 2010 Applications

UCAS deadline for all applications:
22nd January 2010
(However, late applications will still be considered)

Clearing:
Opens July 2010
Closes September 2010

Northbrook College - UCAS Details

Institution Code - N41
Institution Code Name - NBRK

UCAS Contact Details

Rosehill,
New Barn Lane,
Cheltenham,
Gloucestershire,
GL52 3LZ
0870 1122211
www.ucas.com